Recipes!http://airynothing.net/Blogs/recipes/?tempskin=_atomb2evolution2018-11-20T00:06:44ZBlack Bean Mushroom StewAirycathttp://airynothing.net/Blogs/recipes/2010/03/03/black-bean-mushroom-stew2010-03-04T05:54:09Z2011-01-23T07:45:14ZI found the basic recipe at RecipeLion.com, but I altered it a bit and this is the best new recipe I've tried in ages, and a lot of them were quite good. My changes are in the bright blue.

Prepare the rice in the water according to package directions or your own procedure. While the rice is cooking, sauteé the onions, garlic and ginger in olive oil until they are soft and then add the mushrooms and sauté a few minutes longer. Add all the rest of the ingredients except the cheese and simmer, at least 15 minutes. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spoon the cooked rice into a casserole dish. Remove the bay leaf from the bean mixture; pour the beans over the rice and stir; it doesn't have to be thoroughly mixed. Top with the cheese and bake uncovered 20-35 minutes or until cheese is browned and bubbly. Let stand five minutes before serving.

]]>Cranberry MuffinsAirycathttp://airynothing.net/Blogs/recipes/2009/11/19/title-1062009-11-19T09:12:00Z2012-04-20T00:55:52ZThis was going to be Cranberry-Apple Muffins, but someone ate my applesauce. This recipe will be changed the next time I make it (if it turns out well), substituting chunky applesauce for the oil. Even with the oil, these aren't too high in calories.

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Directions

Mix dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. Mix milk and egg together and beat well. Add shortening and add to dry ingredients. Mix just enough to moisten dry ingredients then add cranberries and blend in. Do not over mix. Spray muffin pan lightly with Pam and fill about 2/3 full. Bake at 400 for 20-25 minutes.

The original recipe I adapted this from had no beans (except the green beans) and had okra. The okra tastes wonderful in this with or without the extra beans. Mushrooms taste good in it, too. The nutritional information is for the recipe as it's printed here.

Ingredients

Directions

Blend the spinach with the water in a blender until finely chopped (may work best in two batches). Mix all ingredients in a pot until blended. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 20 minutes.

This one is really tasty! The original recipe also calls for whole wheat tortillas. We don't usually eat burritos properly, (We eat the filling with a fork and have a toasted tortilla on the side.) so I left them off (so they're not included in nutrition info).

Directions

1. Mix salsa ingredients and set aside. 2. Chop onions and garlic and let sit for 5-10 minutes to bring out their health-promoting properties. 3. Prepare vegetables by chopping and slicing. 4. Heat 1 TBS broth in a 12 inch stainless steel skillet. Healthy Sauté onion, garlic, ginger, and peppers in broth over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add garam masala, sweet potatoes and mix well. Add 1/2 cup broth and cook covered on low heat for about 10 minutes, or until potatoes are tender. 5. Add beans making sure they are rinsed and drained well first and mix. Cook for another 5 minutes and season with salt and pepper. 6. Serve with Chevre and salsa

]]>Indian Stir FryAirycathttp://airynothing.net/Blogs/recipes/2009/09/18/indian-stir-fry2009-09-18T12:28:57Z2011-01-23T07:44:00ZA quick and easy meal that is satisfying and tasty. About 20 Minutes to Prepare and Cook